Journal Junction for May 11

May 11, 2013

Editor's note: Journal Junction offers the public a forum to applaud successes, discuss issues, point out problems and review the events of the day in a constructive manner. Journal Junction comments should be limited to two to four sentences and be no longer than 80 words. Longer comments should be submitted as "Letters to the Editor,"?which is a separate forum. The Journal's classified ads section offers help to those with lost or found items. This is a sampling of comments received today. Any others, subject to editing, are published in the online Journal Junction at www.journal-news.net under opinions.

From Charles Town:

In reference to Locust Hill residents parking on the street when the signs say not to, welcome to Patrick Henry Estates. We have the same problem. AND, they like to park the one side of the cars on the sidewalk, so we can't even walk on the sidewalks. Who taught them this nonsense?

From Hedgesville:

I put three children through the Berkeley County School system. I paid for their lunches. I agree the ones that cannot afford a meal should get fed. NOT EVERYONE in the system! Signed, out of tax money!

From Charles Town:

Regarding "3 Things to Know": Why are there three things to know on the front page of the Journal and no articles about the three things? I guess I should get that news from elsewhere? Or do they assume the public's attention span is that short?

From Martinsburg:

To the Martinsburg reader who blamed Obama for the Boston bomber's actions: Are you serious? I have heard it all now. These kids were raised to hate the U.S. Until recently our government took care of the older brother and his family. Why should you hate who is buying your food and probably also much more than only food? People like this are sick individuals, and to blame our president is insanity.

From Martinsburg:

I was at Martinsburg High School Tuesday night for the choir. They did an outstanding performance. They sang hymns; what a great thing to hear in our school, and the Good Times performance was excellent. Thank God we can still praise Him in our school.

From Huntfield:

To a certain individual flouting his military experience as he runs for elected office: as a United States Marine with 22 years of active duty, including eight combat tours, your experience as an Air National Guardsman does not impress. After all, most true warriors realize that you are nothing but a glorified draft dodger.

Did you know that Mother's Day originated in West Virginia? The first official observance was held May 10, 1908, at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton and simultaneously in Philadelphia. The holiday resulted from a vigorous campaign by Anna Jarvis, born near Grafton, W.Va. Her birthplace and Andrews M.E. Church have been preserved. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first national Mother's Day on May 10, 1914.

From Ranson:

When the Jefferson County Health Department conducts inspections in restaurants, what exactly are they looking for? Some of the most popular places in Shepherdstown have the dirtiest of kitchens! Do you know what you are eating?

From Charles Town:

City Councilman Don Clendening's recent criticism over his opponent attending West Virginia University has resulted in my decision to support Jonathan Wertman. When a politician has to stoop to this level of negative campaign tactics, I feel it's time for a fresh face to help lead our city.

From Frederick:

To the Martinsburg caller who wants to blame the Boston bombings on President Obama: your hatred and ill-conceived thoughts have grown quite tiresome. What's next? I suppose Obama had nothing to do with the killing of bin Laden?

From Martinsburg:

Concerning the person in Shepherdstown that had the unfortunate encounter with the attempted abducting: Wasn't it a white van driven by a middle-aged male that tried to abduct a child up in Hagerstown some months back?

From Martinsburg:

To the person who needed a recommendation on a roofer: I suggest you start getting bids immediately, because in the Eastern Panhandle no roofing work is done after September. It's deer season. That was my six-month experience in attempting to get my roof replaced. Good luck!

From Hedgesville:

With Gov. "find me some more votes" Tomblin's big Medicare giveaway coupled with Sen. "bleeding heart" Unger's free food for students boondoggle, the Democrats should just go all the way and change W.Va.'s motto to "Mountaineers are Always Freeloaders."

From Charles Town:

As a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, and a proud graduate of West Virginia University, I am offended by Don Clendening's criticism of Jonathan Wertman for being a fellow Mountaineer graduate. He should be ashamed of himself.

From Charles Town:

How many jobs did the CVS and Tractor Supply bring to our city? Did any of these jobs pay more than minimum wage? Perhaps a certain elected official should stop bragging about helping to bring these businesses to our city and simply admit that he has failed to bring jobs that possess living wages.

From Huntfield:

I was extremely disappointed to read City Councilman Don Clendening's recent negative campaign ad. But then again, after eight years of being a "no growther," perhaps he has little choice not to.

From Martinsburg:

I would like to know what daycare the City of Martinsburg used to paint the crosswalk and turning lanes on the streets. The city should invest in a sprayer and templates. It would use less paint and look a lot more professional. Take a look the next time you're sitting at a stoplight; you will see what I am talking about.

From Martinsburg:

During the large funeral today that came through Martinsburg, I think the Martinsburg City Police, the Sheriff's Department and the State Police should be commended for the outstanding job they did with the traffic. A lot of thanks goes out to all of them.

From Ranson:

I was under the assumption that all sex offenders, once they had a change of address, were to report it to the state police as soon as they moved. Is this true?

From Jefferson County:

This week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and I would just like to thank the staff members at Jefferson High School that work with the special education children. My son is in the program, and they are wonderful. I would just like to say thank you, and tell them that I appreciate everything they do for my son. Keep up the good work.